In this line of work, we are hired public servants and given a great deal of trust to better the people and communities we serve. It is imperative to go above and beyond in coming up with solutions.

ICMA’s Annual Conference provides several opportunities to learn about Life, Well Run, ICMA’s initiative to raise awareness of and appreciation for the value professional local government managers bring to running ethical, effective, efficient governments and shaping communities we’re proud to call home.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest gives us a blueprint to talk like TED.

ICMA thanks state associations, public organizations, nonprofits, and private firms and companies who have contributed to the ICMA Fund for Professional Management and/or the Life, Well Run campaign.